Abstract
Cyanobacteria, also known as blue-green algae, have proven to be a potential agent for use in sustainable agricultural practices. It has a wide application in the production of food, bio energy and biofertilizers. Cyanobacteria being adapted to varied soil types are ubiquitous and act as a supplement to soil. They form symbiotic association with several plants and act as plant growth enhancer, nutrient improving and nitrogen fixation agent and thus prove to be a potential biofertilizer. Various strains of Cyanobacteria have the potential to remove pesticides, insecticides and excess nutrients from contaminated soils and wastewater. Moreover, they also pose the tendency to produce biofuels such as hydrogen, ethanol and biodiesel. Cyanobacteria have also been studied for their role in nutrition and health as they are rich in protein, lipids, antioxidants and vitamins. Due to its wide applicability, cost-effective and eco-friendly nature, Cyanobacteria possess a vital status in sustainable agriculture though its mass cultivation requires a lot of expertise and manpower.
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Ishfaq, S., Gousia, J., Mudasir, S., Uqab, B. (2023). Cyanobacteria as Sustainable Microbe for Agricultural Industries. In: Dar, G.H., Bhat, R.A., Mehmood, M.A. (eds) Microbiomes for the Management of Agricultural Sustainability. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-32967-8_15
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